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Some DNS questions (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago by GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I already know that private DNS is important for privacy. I'm using Quad9 btw.

But recently I hear a lot about NextDNS and similar providers that give more advanced features such as custom filters and domain blocking. I'm getting interested in that topic now as I have to use some proprietary apps with a lot of trackers in them.

However I'm really struggling to find useful information about what domains to block, what settings to use in one or another use case etc. I don't have much experience with firewalls and server stuff either which makes it even harder.

So, could anyone share some good resources on this so I can get started? Or should I just not worry about it and use a whole other system such as firewall?

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[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I suggest ControlD.com p2 server as its free and kills known malware, trackers, and ads with no work other than adding it. They have a p3 that blocks big social and p0 blocks nothing.

[–] Cheradenine@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

ControlD is good, I have it setup at work. Their paid plans allow more fine control.

They can also be used to unlock geoblocking both on free and paid plans.

Coworkers need TikTok, YouTube, and Twitter, otherwise I would block that crap too.

[–] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 months ago

I added ControlD p2 server for blocking ads, trackers, and malwRe to my familys' phones, my phone, and my router. The fact that it blocks known malware by default is a big selling point for me.